Christmas Dinner and Holiday Party...
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We gathered at Max Dale's Restaurant in Mount Vernon, Washington for our annual Christmas Dinner and Holiday Party on the evening of December 6th... |
| We had a pretty good crowd... |
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Visiting and catching up before the food was served... |
| No shortage of things to talk about... |
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Some of the gifts for the Pirate Gift exchange... |
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And, some gifts to be sent to our member, Darrin B, currently serving with the Armed Forces in Afghanistan. Thanks, Darrin! |
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One of the younger fellows eagerly awaiting his dinner... |
| Lots of laughter... |
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Ahhh, finally dinner is served! |
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It looks like the server is about to carve his tie! |
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Lots of good food... |
| Lenny and Debbie are enjoying the meal... |
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Jim P, Jon and family are digging in, too... |
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We were pleased that Bill Cameron (in the green and white shirt) from our sponsor Skagit Powersports was able to join us... |
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Did I mention the great food? |
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Our Chapter President, John G, is getting ready to start the Chapter Meeting. John handed out awards to members as well as covering our usual Chapter business. Thanks, John! |
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Soon it was time for the Pirate Gift exchange. Laura G was the first to choose and open a gift... |
| Lenny begins to tear off the wrapping... |
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Kem was pleased with the cup and Starbuck's giftcard... |
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Jim P received a book and checked to make certain that there isn't any cash hiding in the bottom of the box... |
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Bruce found a book called "Wierd Washington"... |
| Debbie enjoyed a cute little reindeer... |
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Emily receiving helpful instructions from the crowd... |
| She finds a Chapter T-Shirt in the box... |
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Jerry was pleased with this pack donated by Skagit Powersports... |
| Sherrie got this nice Brake Disc Lock... |
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Jackie stole this Chapter T-Shirt from Emily... |
| Kevin unwrapped a very nice MagLite... |
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Jon found this nice Map Case... |
| Mark grabs the Disc Lock... |
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So Sherrie steals the Map Case from Jon... |
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Jon opens another gift and found a copy of "Wierd Washington" in it... |
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Margie thinks she might have a pencil sharpener but it turns out to be Buffwear headgear... |
| Steve O admires this Santa cup... |
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Since Jackie stole her T-Shirt, Emily is back again... |
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Bill walks away before someone can steal his gift... |
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Laura grabs the cup from Steve O... |
| Kem is admiring the chocolate bike mirrors... |
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Bruce steals the pack... |
| Jerry steals a copy of "Proficient Motorcycling"... |
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Jim P opens a fine bottle of wine... |
| Debbie steals the pack from Bruce... |
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We all had a very good time and would like to say "Hi" and "We Missed You!" to all of our members who were unable to attend tonight. Happy Holidays and we'll see you soon. We'd also like to give a big "Thank You" to our Chapter President, John G. John gives a lot of time and effort to making this a great organization to be a part of and we'd like to take this opportunity to thank him publicly. Thanks, John!.. |